Trados
Trados is a leading provider of computer-assisted translation (CAT) software used by language service providers and corporate translation teams to manage terminology and localization projects. The brand is currently a product line and subsidiary under the ownership of RWS Holdings, a public company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Germany
HQ City
Stuttgart
Founded
1984
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
LSE
Tax Domicile
GB
Ultimate Parent
RWS Holdings plc
Data Hosting
DE
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
AI Trains on User Data
true
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
RWS publishes an annual Modern Slavery Statement and ESG report.
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1984
Trados founded
Trados GmbH was established in Stuttgart, Germany, to develop translation software.
2005
SDL acquisition
SDL acquired Trados, becoming a dominant force in the CAT tool market.
2020
RWS acquisition
RWS Holdings plc acquired SDL, including the Trados product line.